"Aurora and the Chariot of Apollo", a North Italian engraved ivory ebony and ebonized center table second half 19th century

fitted with a long frieze drawer, the table top centered by a large ivory engraved plaque depicting Aurora and the chariot of Apollo after Guido Reni

Ivory with age cracks now filled with dirt and some lifting, with the most extensive age cracks to the central panel; some minor losses to the ivory banding; the penwork is still in good overall condition; ebonized surface has some minor cracking, scratches, and small chips; base with scratches and scuffs consistent with age and use; almost all of the mouldings on the bases of the legs are missing; one square base with a break to the corner so that the corner (approximately 3 by 1 in.) is loose but not entirely detached; on that same leg one of the mouldings at the top of the leg is also loose.
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